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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Coconut Chicken with Apricot Sauce

We are getting close to Easter , and when I think food around this time of year I think coconut! I love, love, love coconut .....but I don't bake or cook with it often throughout the year, however when Easter approaches I break it out! Kind of like pumpkin in the fall.
A few weeks ago I found this recipe for Coconut Chicken and knew that I needed to try it for my family. When I finally got around to making it I couldn't believe how easy it was! Seriously, making my side dish of carrots took longer! (Because I am too cheap to buy the already peeled and cut carrots)

Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl; set aside. Mix the coconut, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Working with one chicken breast at a time, dip the chicken in the bowl with the beaten egg and then coat with the coconut mixture. Place on the baking sheet. Once all chicken breasts are coated and on the baking sheet, evenly drizzle with the melted butter. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping once halfway.

To prepare the apricot sauce, mix the apricot preserves and the Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Freezer Friendly: After baking the chicken, let cool completely then freeze in a freezer bag for up to 1 month. To reheat, bake in a preheated oven at 400˚F for 20 minutes.